Mayo news

In the Mayo Breakthrough Bulletin, just received, they speak of new research they are doing which "chews up" the A-beta (a protein) that forms plaque in the brains of people with Alzheimer's Disease. While Dementia with Lewy Bodies is not the same as Alzheimer's Disease, this is hopeful research for us all. Previously medication has been aimed at stopping the production of these proteins. This new approach is aimed at breaking up the plaque already deposited in the brain. Very exciting. This bulletin is also a plea for money to help with the research. If you would like to help advance this research, send a check to: 2009 Alzheimer's Drive, Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, PO Box 450, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9849.